"The Jury (12 Angry Men)" will be directed by Mary Lyle, with assistant director Monica Russell.
From Mary: I would like to thank everyone who auditioned for this play. Anyone interested in helping with this production please contact Mary Lyle.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Auditions for the drama "The Jury (aka 12 Angry Men)", directed by Mary Lyle, will be held on Sunday, December 15th and Monday, December 16th at 6:30 PM at the Western Heritage Museum.

There are roles for men and women between the ages of 18-75. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Rehearsals will begin on January 6th, 2014. Show dates are February 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15.

"12 Angry Men" is a drama depicting a jury forced to consider a homicide trial. At the outset they are nearly unanimous in a guilty verdict, with a single dissenter voting not guilty. Throughout the play he sows the seeds of reasonable doubt, forcing the other jurors to consider preconceptions and biases.

Adapted from an Emmy Award-winning teleplay, "12 Angry Men" was made into a movie in 1957 and was nominated for "Best Picture" at the Oscars and "Best Actor" (Henry Fonda) at the Golden Globe Awards. The stage play was nominated for the 2005 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play and awarded the 2005 Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Play.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

It's that time! Tonight at 8 PM "The Yard Sale" opens at the Playhouse!
Starring Veronikka Sylvas, Sandy Goad, Erin Miller-Gibbs, and Susan Seigler, this heartwarming comedy sees "Mona" guided through a life changing lesson by three odd sisters who run a yard sale. Kindly "Cloe", sharp-tongued "Sissy", and the forbidding and severe "Posy" show "Mona" that life should be lived, not just endured. "The Yard Sale" was written and originally directed by New Mexico playwright Judy Castleberry of Farmington. The Hobbs production is directed by Robert Schumacher.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on our website (click the link on the left) or at the door.
Don't miss "The Yard Sale"!

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Tickets are now on sale for "The Yard Sale". Show dates are November 14th, 15th, 16th (8 PM), and 17th (2 PM). All seats are $10.

"The Yard Sale" stars Veronikka Sylvas as "Mona", a woman learning what living life really means. A car accident takes Mona to a strange yard sale run by three mysterious sisters..."Chloe" (Sandy Goad), "Sissy" (Erin Gibbs), and "Posey" (Susan Seigler)..where the sisters and reminders of opportunities she's missed teach her a valuable and life-changing lesson.

"The Yard Sale" is an original play by New Mexico playwright Judy Castleberry of Farmington, previously only produced by Theatre Ensemble Arts of Farmington.

The Hobbs production is directed by Robert Schumacher.

A funny, heartwarming, and inspiring show that we all can relate to in some way, "The Yard Sale" is open to all audiences.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

1. There will be an Artistic Advisory Board meeting (open to all interested parties) on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 at Sandy Goad's house (2638 North Jade Avenue). It will start at 5 PM and will include a "potluck", so bring your best dish (or for you non-chef types, the chips & salsa!).

We will discuss the shows that have been submitted for the 2014 season. All potential directors for 2014 should attend (or, if not possible, have someone knowlegable in their show attend for them).

Again, the date/time/location is Sunday, 11/3/13 at 5 PM, 2638 North Jade Avenue.

2. The haunted house is going strong and has two more chances to scare you to pieces! Thursday and Friday (10/31 and 11/1) starting at 7:30 PM, prepare to launch for distant worlds in "Alien Assault", and brace yourselves for another trip to pirate isle in "Marooned on Pirate Isle". It's a double feature, two haunts and twice the scares for the price of $10!

3. Tickets are on sale for "The Yard Sale", a one-act comedy by New Mexico playwright Judy Castleberry, directed by Robert Schumacher. "The Yard Sale" stars Veronikka Sylvas, Sandy Goad, Erin Miller-Gibbs, and Susan Seigler, and follows "Mona" as she visits an odd yard sale run by three quirky sisters. "Mona" learns that living is more than being alive in this life-affirming comedy. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at our website (http://www.communityplayersofhobbs.com). Show dates are November 14th, 15th, 16th (8 PM), 17 (2 PM).

4. Our fellow theatre at New Mexico Junior College will present "The Glass Menagerie", directed by veteran Playhouse director Nathan R. Miles (Professor of Theatre at NMJC). This Tennessee Williams classic stars Mari Vigil as Laura Wingfield, Miles Wiseman as Tom Wingfield, Eric Taylor as Jim O’Connor, and features Kristen Hester as Amanda Wingfield. Show dates are November 21st, 22nd, 23rd (all shows 8 PM). Tickets can be purchased online (https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=2685) or at the door.

The annual Playhouse Haunted House opens on Thursday
(see the times listed below). This year's haunt includes two adventures
for the price of one. Like last year, the pirates will be back but new
this year is Alien Assault, which includes the use of black light
special effects. Entry is $10, which will get you into Marooned on
Pirate Isle as well as Alien Assault.

Also, if you are interested in volunteering/being in the haunt, please be at the Playhouse on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Outside of corporate sponsorships, the haunted house is the Playhouse's biggest fundraiser. We need your assistance!

Saturday, September 28, 2013

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The deadline for submissions for the 2014 season has been extended one week, to October 5th, 2013. Potential directors, submit your shows within the next week!

The Board of Directors is now accepting submissions for the 2014 season! On the left side of our website you will see links to the submission form (both PDF and MS Word formats). To submit a show for consideration, fill out this form and turn it in (with a copy of your script) to any member of the Board of Directors.

The deadline for submissions is September 28th OCTOBER 5TH, 2013.

If you have any questions, ask a member of the board or email us at communityplayersofhobbs@gmail.com!

Saturday, September 21, 2013

You have one last chance to experience the amazing "Kit Kat Klub" and it's talented performers! Tonight the Klub opens at 8 PM for it's final show. Watch this video for a glimpse of what you can see (and hear) in "Cabaret"...the show audiences are calling "amazing", a "wonderful show", "intense", and "very moving".

Tickets are selling fast...get yours by clicking here (or the ticket icon on the left).

But even as Sally's attraction to
American writer Cliff Bradshaw (Jonathan Bertschinger) turns into a
passionate romance, outside the Nazi party begins its rise into a brutal
force, and events are set into motion that will lead to one of the
darkest chapters in human history.

From the director of Fiddler on the Roof and A Doll's House
comes a musical experience like no other, featuring classic
songs such as "Willkommen", "Two Ladies", "Money", and "Tomorrow Belongs to Me".

Friday, September 6, 2013

Auditions for the one-act play "The Yard Sale", directed by Robert Schumacher, will be held on Sunday, September 15th and Monday, September 16th, at 7 PM
at the Playhouse. The casting for "The Yard Sale" is four ladies
(sorry gentlemen, no parts for men). "The Yard Sale" will perform on November 14, 15, 16 (8 PM), 17 (2 PM). Rehearsals will start September 23rd.

But even as Sally's attraction to
American writer Cliff Bradshaw (Jonathan Bertschinger) turns into a
passionate romance, outside the Nazi party begins its rise into a brutal
force, and events are set into motion that will lead to one of the
darkest chapters in human history.

From the director of Fiddler on the Roof and A Doll's House
comes a musical experience like no other, featuring classic
songs such as "Willkommen", "Two Ladies", "Money", and "Tomorrow Belongs to Me".

But even as Sally's attraction to
American writer Cliff Bradshaw (Jonathan Bertschinger) turns into a
passionate romance, outside the Nazi party begins its rise into a brutal
force, and events are set into motion that will lead to one of the
darkest chapters in human history.

From the director of Fiddler on the Roof and A Doll's House
comes a musical experience like no other, featuring classic
songs such as "Willkommen", "Two Ladies", "Money", and "Tomorrow Belongs to Me".

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Willkommen, bienvenue and welcome to the Kit Kat Klub, where Sally
Bowles (Kristen Hester) and the mysterious Emcee (Miles Wiseman) sound
the clarion call to decadent fun. But even as her attraction to
American writer Cliff Bradshaw (Jonathan Bertschinger) turns into a
passionate romance, outside the Nazi party begins its rise into a brutal
force, and events are set into motion that will lead to one of the
darkest chapters in human history.

From the director of Fiddler on the Roof and A Doll's House
comes a musical experience like no other, featuring classic
songs such as "Willkommen", "Two Ladies", "Money", and "Tomorrow Belongs to Me".

Well, it has been a rough week in the Goad household, but we are both on the mend. I apologize for postponing the meeting and would like set the meeting for Sunday, August 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Playhouse. Hope this works for everyone.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Sorry to have to change the date, but many of the board members are not able to be at the meeting on Sunday afternoon. Therefore, Thursday, August 1st at 6:00 p.m. is the new date and time, still at the playhouse. Hopefully everyone can make this change work with schedules. See you next Thursday.

Your prez, SandyTo theatre board members and patrons of the arts (that's you),

It is time once again for a board meeting. Due to the rehearsal
schedule for Cabaret, it is necessary to plan our meeting for Sunday,
July 28, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. in the playhouse lobby. Things to be
discussed: our summer program, progress on the addition, problems with
our storage buildings, future shows of the season, and much more.
Please feel free to join us and add your voice to the discussions.
Community theatre takes a village!

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Auditions for the musical "Cabaret" will be held on July 13th and 14th at 7 PM. The auditions will be held at the Western Heritage Museum, 5317 Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240.

Saturday will be music auditions, cold reads and a couple selected songs from the show. Sunday will be dance, more cold reads, and songs.

For the singing auditions you need to prepare a short song (16-32 measures of music will suffice). You can bring your music on a CD track, or if you have it on a smartphone/tablet we will have a compatible speaker available. There will not be an accompanist for this audition.

For the dance audition, please wear clothing that you can move in.

"Cabaret" will be directed by Nathan Miles ("A Doll's House", "Fiddler on the Roof"), with music direction by Daniella Michelle Mendez and choreography by Karen Salb of Maciolek School of Dance.

Also...we are looking for musicians as well, including a band that will be in the show itself. So pass the word along to your musically inclined friends, here is a chance to be in a musical even if you are not an actor/singer. See the end of this list for musicians needed!

Clifford Bradshaw – Vocal Range – Tenor – Description – American Novelist traveling to Berlin –Appearance Age range Late 20’s to Mid 30’s in age. Speaks with an American accent.

Fraulein Schneider – Vocal Range – Alto ‐ A landlady who rents rooms in her large flat. Appearance Age Range 50+. Requiring an ability to deliver lines with a German accent. Comfortable with stage movement and light dance – waltz.

Herr Schultz – Vocal Range – Tenor – One of Fraulein Schneider’s roomers and the proprietor of a Fruit Shop. Appearance Age Range 50+. Requiring an ability to deliver lines with a German accent. Comfortable with stage movement and light dance.

Fraulein Kost – Vocal Range – Alto/Mezzo – Another of Frl. Schneider’s roomers. She earns money by offering favours to sailors – presentation of the character should exhibit a strong sexual comfort and commanding nature. Comfortable with stage movement. German accent required. Appearance Age Range – 30’s to 40’s

Sally Bowles –Vocal Range – Mezzo– able to belt the song– A British Cabaret. She is the star singer at the Kit Kat Klub. A quirky character that comes across as flighty – yet at times struggles with knowing the darkness of the reality of her life as a cabaret performer. Appearance Age Range – 20’s to 30’s. Speaks with a British Accent.

Ernst Ludwig – Sings in the Chorus – A friendly and likable German – Speaks with a German accent. Comfortable with stage movement and light dance – waltz. Appearance Age Range – non specific.

5 to 7 individuals as Kit Kat Klub boys – Ensemble singers – various vocal ranges – must be able to dance. The individuals will also be part of various scenes as performers and as club patrons. Some of the individuals will be German Sailors who frequent Fraulein Kost’s services. Bobby – a Klub Boy – Ensemble Dancer

Victor – Another Klub Boy – Ensemble Dancer

5 to 7 Kit Kat Klub Girls – Ensemble Singers and Dancers ‐‐ The individuals will also be part of various scenes as performers and as club patrons. Some of the individuals will be chosen for small feature roles.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

This year, the Youth Performing Arts Workshop (YPAW) will be presenting Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. Once again, Community Players of Hobbs staff and volunteers will be working with the children, helping them learn multiple theatrical skills. Registration begins immediately and goes until the workshop is full (the first 35 paid participants). See below for more information and for the application (click here for a PDF printable application).